Ziggystar Student Patrols Go the Extra Mile for #Madiba67Min

“Because we preach, we act!”

This Mandela Day, the Ziggystar Student Patrol and Community Services team laced up their takkies, rolled up their sleeves, and hit the ground running — literally and figuratively. In the spirit of Nelson Mandela's 67 minutes of service, these young change-makers did more than just talk. They acted.

Under the banner #Madiba67Min + Extra Mile, the student patrol took their crime-prevention mission to the streets and communities, showing heart, unity, and a powerful commitment to safer neighborhoods. They didn’t just mark the moment with selfies or symbolic gestures — they worked. Patrolling schools, supporting elders, engaging with the youth, and maintaining a visible presence in hotspot zones, these students reminded everyone what Madiba’s legacy is truly about: service, justice, and love for humanity.

Ziggystar Student Patrol/Community Services is not just a once-off initiative. It’s an organizational structure built to stand against crime and violence — and their work goes far beyond Mandela Day. These young leaders serve as a bridge between the community and safety. Through proactive patrols, social awareness campaigns, and boots-on-the-ground action, they are creating safer, more connected communities across the region.

As one patrol leader said:

“We preach peace, but we also act on it. Madiba showed us the way, and we’re just walking in his footsteps – sometimes literally!”

Their contribution for Mandela Day is not just an annual commitment; it’s part of their daily fight for a better South Africa. With hearts full of purpose and a vision of change, Ziggystar’s student patrols are proof that youth-led action can make a real difference.

From community clean-ups to patrolling dark corners where crime brews, these students are restoring hope, one shift at a time. And true to the spirit of uTata Madiba — they didn’t stop at 67 minutes. They went the extra mile.

Salute to the youth that lead from the front. Ziggystar – you are the stars Madiba would be proud of.